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Oh, we are definitely assuming we have had COVID, for sure. We’ve also been wearing a mask everywhere in public and staying up to date on vaccinations since the beginning. Just another reminder of how quickly COVID can spread and how important it is to get vaccinated because, like us, you may...

Thanks. I tried to account for differences in the tests. So, our negative rapid tests were from iHealth at-home, and Qiagen and Lucira RT-LAMP from my wife’s clinic. The PCR tests were done at two different locations: our usual medical office and the county test site. All negative so far.

Interesting COVID case that happened to us this past week. It appears negative COVID test is possible even with high likelihood of infection. Saturday: our kids who are fully vaccinated (as well as us, parents) went to their swimming lesson. Since the lessons are either 2:1 or 1:1, the pool is...

It’s been in a downward spiral for a long time no matter how many times Tesla/Elon comes out and says it is something they’re working on. The more cars they produce and deliver, the worse the service experience had become because the service network just can’t grow fast enough along with the...

Not buying it. So, then why not another party? Why the party that has literally worked against Tesla and sustainability?

Yea, it’s unsafe to drive with 4/32 tread depth. Who knows when that tire will pop and explode while driving around the service center neighborhood where the max speed limit at any point is 30mph. In sunny 75 degree weather. So, you change your tires when it gets down to 6/32 or so? Lol.

Try Argonaut Garage in Berkeley or Luscious Garage in San Francisco. Not sure how technical those independent shops get into a Tesla but they do work on Teslas. This is a problem with buying from a “no dealership” brand.

Do you see all that rain water on the tires (parked at the Tesla center when this picture taken)?

Wow, that is horrible. Not sure what kind of advice I can give, but I hope you get it resolved. And, people who follow Tesla think the “no dealership” model is the future? Smh

Anyone know what the Tesla policy is for getting service work done? I brought my car back in because of loud squeaking and creaking noises over every bump and steering wheel turn since a few weeks ago when Tesla changed out most of the front suspension components. However, this time, they...

Different strokes for different folks

Sure, if you buy the top of the line, most expensive models and trims that Tesla sells. Lol. This is the Model Y forum, sir. These cars cost almost a third of what you’re referring to.

Good for Cathie. Would be in a worse position like me had she just stayed put this past week.

Full PPF + ceramic in my parts (much higher cost of living than nationally) cost about $10K on average when I called around. Even a full vinyl wrap is up near there. On a $60K car? Full stop, no thanks. I’ll live with some dings and scratches, especially on a car I won’t keep past 4-6 years.

Still wearing masks everywhere we go for the benefit of my little one that isn’t eligible for a vaccine yet, the grandparents and great grandparents. Good thing my kids school has about 99% mask usage even with the mask mandate gone. (Private school. I’m reading on ND and FB that our public...

Well, something new to discuss in the COVID world. What do you guys make of the recent headlines regarding severe hepatitis in kids with a fairly high death rate in those severe cases? Unfortunately, no confident link to anything in particular yet. CAH-C (covid associated hepatitis in children)?

That is very dependent on the service center location, just like everything service related with Tesla. I know people who have been refused post warranty by two of the nearby centers close to mine for this issue. So, they got it repaired at a further location.

Yup, Kyle from Out of Spec YouTube reviews just did a review of the new LR MX and the very first thing he did on the test drive was an acceleration test. And, won’t you know, the first thing he mentioned was the half shaft issue. Seems like Tesla isn’t bothering to correct the faulty design at...

If it it's the links that Tesla service replaced, did they also do an alignment before returning the car back to you?

Would defective front left/right lower fore links cause sounds similar to the dreaded shudder during acceleration? I finally brought my car in thinking it was the usual shudder problem (after just leaving it as is for a long time), and Tesla is saying that the shudder noise is from defective...

Association between covid-19 vaccination, SARS-CoV-2 infection, and risk of immune mediated neurological events: population based cohort and self-controlled case series analysis Some people say Covid is just like the seasonal cold and there’s nothing to worry about.

At least in my parts of California, even with the relaxing of mandates, I estimate that at least 2/3 of people are still wearing masks every time I go out for shopping and errands.

CA has set a date for allowing schools to possibly not require masks. And, on that topic, wouldn’t expect anything less from Florida leadership. How about start with greeting the students rather than railing on them for wearing masks. Jeez.

No doubt. Tesla still won’t replace my faulty eMMC. They acknowledge that I have a problem (as I have to reset screen occasionally due to glitches), but have been telling me they don’t have the part available—since the recall began. They say don’t worry about it since I can still drive the car.

Interesting. We received our 4 free fee gov tests immediately. But, Blue Shield made us do the old paper form mail-in-rebate for the at-home test reimbursement. Three weeks in, and they still have not updated our account to acknowledge that they have received our claim for reimbursement. And...

From the same exact website you are referencing:

This individual needs to learn to refrain from making such comments regarding anything COVID-19.

All because Musk loves robots too much.

Brutal. How much money did that cost you?

I don’t see any new growth with Apple. Just the same thing every year with minor revisions.

Welcome to Tesla service. It sucks.

If the mask mandate is useless and no one wears one, why do you care so much that there is a mask mandate in place?

Interesting. One of my brothers who’s in his early-30’s, healthy and no medical history, also had some chest tightness and heart palpitations for some time after second dose of Pfizer. Has been monitoring it, but he seems okay now. He’s been hesitant to get booster because of the experience as...

Mildly interesting tweet by a UCSF doc describing the thought process of responding to a family member’s experience with (mild/moderate) Covid in today’s time.

Every time any friend or family from Asia (specifically, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore) comes to visit us, there are two things that everyone always mention about food in the US: portion size is big, and everything tastes like it has too much salt.

I have extended family living in Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore. They don’t have anywhere close to the situation with testing as here in the US, and those countries have metro areas that are more dense and highly populated than most, if not all, metro areas here.

We’re at least two years into this pandemic. I can’t believe the testing situation is still exactly the same as it was in the beginning. Maybe even worse. In my larger metro region, there’s no place to buy or beg for rapid tests right now. People in my area are buying the rapid tests on...

Wonder whether the booster’s efficacy would drop into the 30’s after 3 months as shown post 2nd Pfizer dose in that table

My comment was in no way a knock on nursing. I was just stating a fact. Most of my larger, extended family are/were healthcare providers. I also have family working on the insurance side, administration side, hospital claims consulting, etc. And, majority of my social network also work in the...

In my area, some nurses are making almost 2x that of experienced developers/programmers. Much more than GPs and FPs. Not a bad career.

Obviously, more time needs to pass to know more about full spectrum of lab studies and clinical manifestations of omicron’s effect on vaccines. Here’s the in-vitro results from a study out of Germany (similar to what was done in SA). That drop.

Signs of Omicron found in California wastewater, suggesting variant is widespread Looks like Omicron will become dominant variant pretty soon in CA.

The NorCal case has been updated with some more info: 18-49 years old, no booster shot because patient is not yet 6 months since original vaccine course.

That’s pretty wild. So, everyone was vaccinated and tested negative just prior. But, still almost a third tested for the virus so far. May come included with your next Prime delivery.

Article says that only the positive test individuals were put in isolation. I don’t know what the rules are for traveling to Netherlands right now. But, there should be mandatory quarantine on the rest of the passengers just as they do in parts of Asia. I’m certain some of the 90% testing...

Even if we could have, the rest of the world is still in need of shots

Nice. I can look forward to a 4th COVID shot in about 5-6 months.

Hong Kong reports that both of its new variant cases are of foreign travelers. One South African traveler staying at the mandatory inbound travel quarantine hotel was infected and subsequently passed it onto another foreign guest staying in a room right across the hall. Both were vaccinated as...

Thanks for the anecdote. Interesting to know that your kids didn’t get it. For my family, besides the obvious concern of possibly infecting grandparents (who are vaccinated), our kids’ school requires all students and staff to show a negative PCR COVID test with even the most minor of symptoms...

Most, if not all, insurances (at least in CA and MI) stopped paying for COVID related care long ago—regardless of vaccination status. The only thing free now is the actual COVID test if referred by a doctor, but then you need to pay the copay for the doctor’s referral. I do know, though, the...